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VIW 551

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,266 mi
Last recorded147,266 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 551
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 147,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Presence Of Undertrays Preventing Full Inspection (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded. No Holes Evident During Corrosion Assessment - Benefit Of Doubt Given, Pass & Advise. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded. No Holes Evident During Corrosion Assessment - Benefit Of Doubt Given. Pass & Advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 143,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet deflector insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 143,721 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet deflector insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2022 141,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 131,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,920 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 130,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,439 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,655 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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VIW 551 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIW 551, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VIW 551 registered?

VIW 551 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is VIW 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 551 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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